MBA Healthcare Leadership

Assessment Strategy

The programme employs a diverse and integrated assessment strategy designed to evaluate knowledge, cognitive skills, practical competencies, and professional development. Assessment methods include:

• Written assignments, essays, and research reports demonstrating critical analysis and subject mastery.
• Project work, case studies, and capstone or applied research projects assessing practical problem-solving and application of theory.
• Examinations and in-class tests to evaluate understanding of core concepts and analytical skills.
• Presentations, portfolios, and reflective reports to assess communication, professional, and transferable skills.
• Group and individual work to evaluate teamwork, leadership, and collaborative capabilities.

Assessment Regulations

• Assessments are conducted in accordance with institutional policies, ensuring fairness, transparency, and academic integrity.
• A combination of formative and summative assessments supports learning while providing opportunities for feedback and improvement.
• Late submission, plagiarism, and academic misconduct are managed according to formal procedures and may impact progression or classification.
• Students must meet minimum performance requirements across modules to achieve the overall award.

Grade Bands & Classifications

• Final grades are awarded based on aggregated performance across assessments, using a percentage system at LISD.

LISD Grading System

Support for Student Learning

• Academic Support: Tutorials, workshops, and one-on-one guidance help students develop subject knowledge, research skills, and assessment strategies.
• Technical Support: Access to digital platforms, software, and resources supports learning, data analysis, and project development.
• Personal and Professional Development: Career services, mentoring, and skills workshops enhance employability, leadership, and professional growth.
• Inclusive Learning Environment: Support services are provided for diverse learning needs, including study skills, wellbeing, and accessibility accommodations.
• Feedback & Continuous Improvement: Regular, constructive feedback on assessments fosters reflective learning and academic progression.

Programme Structure

The programme requires the successful completion of 180 credits at HE7, including a Capstone Project, for the award of the MBA Healthcare Leadership. It prepares professionals to lead effectively in today’s complex and evolving healthcare landscape, combining rigorous academic study with practical application, interdisciplinary learning, and a global perspective on sustainable health systems.

Components of Modules

 Module One:  Global Sustainability Challenges and Responses

1. Principles of Sustainable Healthcare and Health Systems
2. Global Health Challenges and Policy Responses
3. Leadership for Sustainable and Resilient Healthcare

Module Two: Digital Transformation and Organizational Excellence

1. Digital Health and Health Information Systems
2. Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics in Healthcare
3. Technology, Innovation, and Quality Improvement in Health Services

Module Three: General Course Domains

1. Healthcare Operations and Supply Chain Management
2. Strategic Leadership and Health Service Management
3. Health Economics, Finance, and Policy

 Module 4: Advanced Healthcare Leadership

1. Healthcare Systems and Strategic Governance
2. Leadership in Global Health Crises
3. Healthcare Innovation and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Impact

Module Five: Capstone Project/Dissertation

The Capstone Project for the MBA Healthcare Leadership showcases applied knowledge, critical thinking, and strategic insight within the fields of healthcare management, leadership, and policy. It enables students to address real-world healthcare challenges, applying evidence-based strategies to drive sustainable improvement and innovation across health systems and organisations.

1. Proposal Development.
2. Literature Review.
3. Methodology Design.
4. Data Collection & Analysis.
5. Findings and Discussion.
6. Conclusions & Recommendations.
7. Publication & Knowledge Dissemination.